How To Fix CRMC_MKTPL053 - Specify a value for field type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMC_MKTPL - Customizing Marketing Planning

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Specify a value for field type

What causes this issue?

The system may help you to select an appropriate value for the spend
type during spend planning. Your system administrator may reduce the
number of available spend types depending on the type of the campaign,
trade promotion, deal etc.
However the current campaign, trade promotion, deal, etc. does not
contain a value for the field "Type".

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the available drop down list entries for the field "Type"

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMC_MKTPL053 - Specify a value for field type ?

  The SAP error message CRMC_MKTPL053 indicates that a required field type value is missing in the context of marketing planning or campaign management. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a marketing plan, campaign, or related object, and the system expects a specific value for a field that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Value: The most common cause is that a mandatory field (often related to the type of marketing activity or campaign) has not been filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the marketing planning module, where certain field types are not properly defined or are missing.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip required fields during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the screen or transaction where the error occurred and ensure that all required fields are filled in, particularly those related to the type of marketing activity or campaign.
  Field Type Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the marketing planning module to ensure that all field types are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand which fields are mandatory.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all required fields to avoid this error in the future.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the missing value is causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for marketing planning, such as CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in marketing modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.